Gnome

Gnomes are Small people with a deep connection to the First World, the fey realm. They are curious, magical, and require constant new experiences to stave off the Bleaching — a condition where gnomes who become jaded fade away.

Hit Points: 8

Size: Small

Speed: 25 feet

Ability Boosts: Constitution, Charisma, plus one free ability boost

Ability Flaws: Strength

Traits: Gnome, Humanoid

Senses: Low-light vision, plus gain one of the following based on heritage

Languages: Common, Gnomish, Sylvan, plus bonus languages equal to Intelligence modifier.

Ancestry Features:

• Gnome Obsession: Gnomes are intensely focused on specific hobbies. Gain training in Crafting or a Lore skill relevant to your obsession. You can always Take 10 on this skill even in stressful situations.
• Gnome Weapon Familiarity: Access to uncommon gnome weapons.
• Illusion Sense: When you attempt a Perception check to disbelieve an illusion, roll twice and take the higher result. You also get a free check to notice illusions when you first interact with them.

Heritage Choices:

• Chameleon Gnome: Can shift skin and hair color at will; gain a bonus to Deception or Stealth.
• Fey-Touched Gnome: Cast a cantrip from the primal list innately.
• Sensate Gnome: Enhanced hearing; reroll Sound-based Perception checks.
• Umbral Gnome: Gain darkvision instead of low-light vision.
• Vivacious Gnome: Gain a bonus to Fortitude saves against death and dying.